Saturday, October 28, 2017 Save The Date BMDCNI Regional Specialty Fall Festival of Colors October 28-29, 2017 St. Charles, IL Judges Premium List Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test Hosted by the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois Regular Conformation & Veterans: Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes: Obedience and Rally: Svante Frisk Jonathan C. Cons Loretta Lazzara Sunday, October 29, 2017 Regular Conformation & Veterans: Jay Richardson Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes: Obedience and Rally: ********************************************************* Saturday s BBQ Pork Chop Dinner Reservation Name: Number of People: Make Checks payable to BMDCNI Mail Reservation and Check to: Reservations Due By May 17, 2017 Carrie Lindblom-Borisch Loretta Lazzara 1 Pork Chop Dinner ($10.00): 2 Pork Chop Dinner ($12.00): Total Amount: Cherie Bond 232 Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545 May 20 & 21, 2017 Creekwood Meadows Farm 232 Creek Road Plano, IL 60545-9512 Show site is the grass field off Galena Road Judges: Jennifer Brightbill, and Steve Likevich Entries close at the Test Secretary s address Wednesday, May 5, 2017, at 6:00 pm, CDT. Please make checks payable to BMDCNI and mail fee with entry form to the Test Secretary: Buffy Cramer-Hammann This is an All Eligible Dogs test. **Please Note: GPS will direct you to the Bonds driveway - not the show site. The show site is around the corner in the grass field off Galena Road.
Officers of BMDCNI President Lois Leidahl-Marsh Vice President Erica Hartt Treasurer Katy Harth Secretary Pat Duryea 4115 Howard St. Skokie, IL 60076 Board of Directors Lauren Pullano Delores Silvestri Lois Mayer Yep ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Draft Test Committee Draft Test Chair: Pat Duryea 4115 Howard St. Skokie, IL 60076 (847)674-6709 duryeaemj@comcast.net Draft Test Secretary: Buffy Cramer-Hammann (630)841-7658 buffycramerhammann@comcast.net Committee Members: Cherie Bond, Pat Hanley, Lois Leidahl-Marsh This is an All Eligible Dogs draft test. Awards Each passing team will receive a small Bernese Mountain Dog shaped cutting board. Also each participating team will receive a Swiss cookie, Bratzeli. Awards for Oldest Qualifying Bernese Mountain Dog and Oldest Qualifying Dog Other Than A BMD. Refreshments & Lunch The BMDCNI will provide coffee, juice, brunch casserole and pastries for Morning Hospitality. Box Lunch orders will be taken the morning of each test. On Saturday, one hour after the conclusion of the day s test, there will be a BBQ dinner on site. Each meal will include a BBQ pork chop, salad buffet and desserts. A single pork chop dinner is $10.00, and a two pork chop dinner is $12.00. Please complete reservation form on back of this Premium. Site Information Please remember to pick up after your dog(s). Tents, crates, etc. can be left overnight at owner s discretion. Gate to the field will be locked. RVs should park in the lane off Creek Road and not in the field as the entrance is too steep. Questions about the site, please call Mike or Cherie Bond (630)552-9007 or Berners4Bond@aol.com. Test Site Creekwood Meadows Farm 232 Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545-9512 Directions to site: From The East: I88, Reagan Tollway, past Rt. 31, Aurora, to Sugar Grove exit (Rt. 56-30-47). The exit ramp becomes the road, continue west to the second stoplight - Dugan Road. Turn left onto Dugan and then bear right through the round-about onto Granary Road. Continue about five minutes to second stop sign. Turn right onto Galena Road. Show site will be on the left just past the creek. From The North: Take I-294 to Reagan Tollway (I-88), the follow above directions. From The South: I-55 to Rt. 126 through Plainfield to Rt. 47 (approx. 20 min.). Rt 126 dead-ends at Rt 47. Turn right going North to Galena Rd turn left and follow directions above. From The Northwest: I-39 to I-88 east to Dekalb exit (Anne Glidden Rd). Turn right at first stop sign after tollbooth. Go to second stop sign, turn right on Rt 23. Continue south on Rt 23 past Rt 30 to Chicago Rd (marked by sign, but no stop sign). Turn left heading east for about 15 minutes to Creek Rd, turn right then a quick left at 232 Creek Road. OR take I-88 east to Rt 47 exit then south on Rt 47 through Sugar Grove and follow directions from EAST. From The Southwest: Take I-39 to Rt 30 then turn right on Rt 23 to Chicago Rd. Turn left heading east. Chicago Rd becomes Galena Rd and follow above directions. Takes about 30 minutes from I-39.
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test Purpose The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests are a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs in a working capacity involving hauling. The Bernese Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work situations. Efficiency in accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination of controlled teamwork with his handler and natural independence. Saturday Judges Jennifer Brightbill Steve Likevich 15860 S Lucky Ln 8740 Boston Rd Oregon City, OR 97045 North Royalton, OH 44133 Sunday Judges Steve Likevich Jennifer Brightbill 8740 Boston Rd 15860 S Lucky Ln North Royalton, OH 44133 Oregon City, OR 97045 Schedule To be determined at the close of entries. Class Entry Details There will be a limit of 24 entries for this Draft Test. Entry fees - $35.00 for each Individual and Brace team with one (1) award per team. Passing brace teams will have the opportunity to purchase a second award the weekend of the test for an additional $15.00. A separate entry form must be filled out for each dog of a brace team and then stapled together. Even though two entry forms are required for each brace team, each brace team will be counted as one entry in the Draft Test entry limit. If more than 24 entries are received, they will be prioritized per the following order: 1. Untitled BMD s 2. Titled BMD s 3. Untitled other dogs 4. Titled other dogs Note that titled means titled in the entered class. A random draw will be held for each group in the list including and following the one that causes a total entry in excess of the Test limit. Teams entered in a class in which they have already earned the advanced title will be drawn after teams without the advanced level title in that class. Entrants must notify the Draft Test Secretary if a dog has earned a title in the entered class, including if the title is earned after the entry has been submitted. Close of Entries Entries close at 6:00 pm, CDT, Wednesday, May 5, 2017, at the Draft Test Secretary s address, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test regulations.
Regulations Entrants are responsible for obtaining the BMDCA Draft Test Regulations (revised as of 2011) and being familiar with them. Draft Test Regulations may be downloaded from www.bmdca.org at no charge or ordered from the BMDCA Ways and Means (fee applies). The BMDCA and the DWC take dog aggression very seriously and have zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior on the part of dogs/ owners and/or handlers. For a copy of the Misconduct Disciplinary Procedure, go to http://bmdca.org/draft/bmdca Draft Discipline.php. By Participating in or attending this test, you understand and agree to the terms of the Misconduct Disciplinary Procedure. This procedure is a clarification of the Discipline Section of the BMDCA Draft Regulations. Attention Exhibitors The following classes will be offered: Novice, Open, Brace Novice, Brace Open. Handlers must provide their own rigs, harnesses, and tie downs or other means of securing a load on their particular draft rig. Handlers must bring their own weight. Weight will be verified via scale at the test site. Entered dogs must be 24 months old or older on the day of the Draft Test. Open and Open Brace entries must include a veterinary certificate stating the dog s name and weight. This certificate must be dated within 60 days of the date of the test. Bitches in season are not permitted to compete. The two dogs of a brace team need not be owned by the same person or by the handler. Un-entered dogs may be present but, like entered dogs who are not in the ring, must be leashed or crated and under control at all times. Veterinarian Day of Draft Test - VCA Aurora Animal Hospital 2600 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 (630)301-6100 Emergency VCA Aurora Animal Hospital 2600 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506 (630)301-6100 Open 24 hours. Please call if possible prior to arriving. Accommodations Please remember to ask what the pet policy is as some hotels do charge a fee. HOTELS Aurora Area (20 minutes away) Baymont Inn & Suites; 308 South Lincolnway, North Aurora 60542 (630)897-7695 80 lbs. pet policy; however, exhibitors stayed there last year with no problem $20 fee per pet per night St. Charles (45 minutes away) Pheasant Run Resort; 4051 E Main Street, St. Charles 60174 (630)524-5191 to speak to Eric for reservation Quality Inn; 1600 E Main Street, St. Charles 60174 (630)584-5300 $25 pet fee Country Inn & Suites; 155 38th Ave, St. Charles 60174 (630)587-6564 $20 fee per pet per night Dekalb Area (30 minutes away) Red Rood Inn; 1212 W Lincoln Highway, Dekalb 60115 (815)758-8661 No pet fee. Outdoor swimming pool. Baymont Inn; 1314 W Lincoln Highway, Dekalb 60115 $20 fee per pet per stay, max 2. Indoor pool. CAMPGROUNDS Big Rock Campground; 46W499 Granary Road, Big Rock, IL (630)232-1242 96 improved, vehicle campsites complete with 50-amp electrical, water access, parking pads and fire rings, and 10 tent-only sites without electricity. Opened in 2013. 10 minutes away. Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp; 8574 Hillbrook Road, Hillbrook 60536 (800)438-9644 Starved Rock State Park; Ottawa, IL Approximately one hour from show site Kishauwau Country Cabins; 901 N 2129th Road, Tonica 61370 (815)442-8453 Three dog friendly cabins for rent.
Entry fee: $35 per entry. Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois Creekwood Meadows Farm, 232 Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545-9512 May 20 & 21, 2017 Entries close at Test Secretary s address at 6:00 pm on May 5, 2017, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations. Mail Entries & Fees to: Buffy Cramer-Hammann Make checks payable to BMDCNI. Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered. Breed Sex Male Female Class Novice Brace Novice Open Brace Open Dog is titled in entered class Open Weight Certificate Enclosed Test #1 (Saturday) Test #2 (Sunday) Registered Name (please include titles) Call Name Berner-Garde # (BMDs only) Date of Birth DNA Profile # (Nationals only) Registration # American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Breeder Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement ENTRY AGREEMENT I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog ( the dog ) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event : the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and the event-giving club, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties listed here, and any BMDCA Draft Judge judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself. Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties. I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) in effect at the time of this BMDCA Draft Test and by any additional rules appearing in the premium list for this event. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. I also certify that all the information I provide with this entry is true and correct. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I agree to conduct myself in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. Name of Participant (please print) Sire Dam Signature Date: Actual Owner(s) Owners Address Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement City State Zip Telephone E-mail Handler/Agent Revised January 21, 2013
Entry fee: $35 per entry. Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Northeastern Illinois Creekwood Meadows Farm, 232 Creek Road, Plano, IL 60545-9512 May 20 & 21, 2017 Entries close at Test Secretary s address at 6:00 PM on May 5, 2017, after which time entries can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations. Mail Entries & Fees to: Buffy Cramer-Hammann Make checks payable to BMDCNI. Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered. Breed Sex Male Female Class Novice Brace Novice Open Brace Open Dog is titled in entered class Open Weight Certificate Enclosed Test #1 (Saturday) Test #2 (Sunday) Registered Name (please include titles) Call Name Berner-Garde # (BMDs only) Date of Birth DNA Profile # (Nationals only) Registration # American Kennel Club Canadian Kennel Club Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement ENTRY AGREEMENT I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog ( the dog ) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event : the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and the event-giving club, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties listed here, and any BMDCA Draft Judge judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself. Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties. I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) in effect at the time of this BMDCA Draft Test and by any additional rules appearing in the premium list for this event. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. I also certify that all the information I provide with this entry is true and correct. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I agree to conduct myself in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. Breeder Sire Name of Participant (please print) Dam Actual Owner(s) Owners Address City State Zip Signature Revised January 21, 2013 Date: Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement Telephone E-mail Handler/Agent